Flock Inn in Allerdale

We’ve stayed close to this lovely tearoom on quite a few occasions over the last 30 years! We had the pleasure of more regular visits on a recent stay both to the shop (essentials, delicious cakes, teas, coffees, hot food, ice cream, Cumbrian gifts, cards and importantly take away menu) and to the tearoom where we enjoyed toasties and delicious hot chocolate. Being able to take homemade lamb pasties and lots of other goodies is so helpful when self catering and fancy a night off while supporting an established local business. Well placed if staying in the Borrowdale Valley or if you are walking the Cumbrian Way make a plan to stop. Currently open 10-5 daily Above all, you can expect a lovely warm welcome from all the team 😁

On my arrival there was a sign to show that they were closed with it being the end of the season. I should have checked their website before so wanted to highlight on here for others, they are open early February to November: open 6 days – 10am – 5pm. I will return next year :)

Stopped in here for tea and cake during a walk last week. Delicious cake, lovely garden so we sat outside. (They do have indoor seating as well). Bought some tea bread to take away and that was delicious too. They also sell Herdwick meat too, which I would have bought if I had my cool bag with me.

We stopped here for coffee after our hike, what a little gem of a place. Wish I had seen the pasties and stew everyone else is raving about, but I just saw the cake and that was that. It was the most amazing and biggest slab of carrot cake I have ever had!! OK the lady serving wasn't the friendliest person in the world, but she's probably sick of people like us tramping around on their property! We'll worth a visit.

This little gem is in a beautiful setting. We stopped for a coffee but was tempted by the home cooking. The homemade lamb pasty was fantastic, the best I've had. Made with light pastry and their own delicious lamb. Can't rate it highly enough

Really wanted to review this place, although all we had was an ice cream! After a lovely walk up Castle Crag it was just what we needed! The thunder and lightning ice cream was absolutely amazing, as were the chocolate and mint choc chip. Lovely little shop and really friendly staff.

The tea rooms are great for a short stop off. We had a lovely sausage sandwich and a nice mug of tea. The views are amazing especially as the weather was great. Great short bus journey from the centre of Keswick. I think the staff must have been having an off day as we were not even greeted with a hello, smile or offered a menu. Nice terrace outside to eat and very friendly local Robin.

Lovely spot for lunch. We had the delicious Herdwick pasties, looking out over the valley - thankfully undercover as the rain came down again! Coffee and cakes were great too. Well worth the stop.

If I could give this place 6 stars I would. The staff were extremely friendly and lovely and it is by far the best slice of cake I think I’ve ever had! Also the cheapest scoop of ice cream I’ve had in the Lake District so far which was a bonus. Coupled with the gorgeous views over the valley from the covered outdoor terrace and it’s perfect location along the Cumbria way, this really isn’t one to miss!

We called here twice for ice cream when staying in the village. A good choice of flavours and a lovely garden to sit in with picturesque views. It is a well stocked little shop.

Great coffee and flapjacks, the view was amazing (even in the rain) and outstanding service. Look forward to returning.

What a find! Kind staff who volunteered to fill water bottles before we'd even ordered and directed us to a wonderful shady spot in the garden with gorgeous views. Scrummy Lake District ice cream (Blackcurrant and cream particularly good,) and an excellent light lunch of lamb pasties and soup. Definitely worth a visit 😊

Always a friendly welcome at this no frills tea room. Visited in the past with a friend but wanted to bring my husband to try the herdwick stew, with cheese scone and mint sauce, delicious again. Great view sat in the garden and amazing ice cream for desert.

Really nice tearoom in the borrowdale valley in the village of rosthwaite Visited after a nice walk in the borrowdale valley Only coffee and a cake as had eat but it was nice and in the past had the herd wick pasties and herdwick stew which are great It’s as fresh as it gets as they use their own flock of sheep and you can buy fresh meat to take with you

Stopped by for some lunch after reading good reviews, and we weren't disappointed. Great homemade soup and a fantastic cheese scone at a very fair price. It was delicious, definitely recommended! Such lovely friendly welcome too.

Stopped off for lunch today (our second visit) once again gorgeous home cooked food, excellent value, friendly staff and fabulous views - one of the best lunch stops in Cumbria definitely recommend planing a walk around this pit stop. The homemade pasties and cakes great,...

Visited the tearoom for scone, cake and coffee. Food homemade and very tasty. It was lovely. Sat outside in the undercover area - perfect views. Staff were lovely

My friend and I stopped in during a rainy afternoon, lured in by the aroma of the soup and pasties being made. We enjoyed tea out on the back terrace and bought lamb pasties for supper. The items for sale, especially those in the chiller,...

Visited this tea room after a 2 hour stroll with the dog. We had one of the home made Herdwick pasty’s - beautiful. Best pasty I’ve ever had. A good strong northern tea and fantastic views. What more could you ask for?

Stopped off with stepson for a coffee & cake... We sat on the covered terrace at the back... perfect views of glorious Borrowdale! So peaceful. The coffee & walnut cake was delicious! Good cup of coffee too. The locally raised & butchered lamb joints offered...

Gorgeous setting and lovely food. I had the Herdwick pastie delicious. Toasted crumpets for tiny tots and a massive sandwich for my wife .

Called in for a pre-walk breakfast bap - Cumberland sausage. Excellent mug of tea. Just what we needed on a grey, windy day. Very welcoming. We sat outside under the covered terrace, with a view north towards Derwent water, while watching Herwick sheep and lambs...

Had a delightful stop for tea and cake in this idyllic corner of the Lake District. The sun was shining and we sat and watched the sheep! The staff were friendly and helpful. The portions were generous and the cakes were tasty. Thank you! We...

What a delightful place. Stopped for coffee and a tea cake. Staff were very friendly and helpful the food and coffee great and the vista amazing. It was a beautiful day but the outside tables are very well placed and almost private. It was also...

Can't say much about the food as we "only" had gorgeous home made ice cream but we will certainly be back one day to sample more of the menu.

We visited the Flock in Cafe after my wife fell and bashed her head on a slippery rock. They provided us with huge mugs of tea, some excellent cake, ice for the black eye (from a neighbour) advice about buses to the car park and...

Had read reviews about their lamb pasties so after a walk we went there at 2pm to be told no pasties left , only frozen ones which they never offered to cook. Bit disappointing as it was only 2pm. We had the homemade soup which...

Visited after reading reviews about this tearoom. What a disappointment as our experience was nothing like people had described in reviews or in photos. The scones were dry, but they are generating SO much waste as everything was being was served as takeaway; tea in...

If you’re in the area you must call in here. The food is WONDERFUL. Dave (the chef) makes fabulous food and he could set up a scone baking company. I’ve never tasted cheese scones like them. We were here for a week and I think...

We were very distressed to see a duck in the field next to the garden attacking a smaller weaker duck. Very vicious and prolonged aggression. I went into cafe to advise what was happening but female behind counter who owned the ducks was not interested....

We walked from Grange to Rosthwaite with our 2 spaniels and stopped at The Flock In for lunch. Herdwick lamb pasties and chutney, absolutely delicious, sat looking at the stunning scenery of Borrowdale. It doesn't get better than this. The staff are lovely and the...

Wow what a find. Literally only just off the B road in rosthwaite. lovely people serve great breakfast lunch and cakes and they have tables at the back overlooking the stunning valley and mountains. Also remarkably good coffee .

Wonderful homemade food, faultless customer service and an amazing view with cover in case of rain. Try the lamb pasty it's delicious.

What a treat being able to return to our favourite little slice of paradise Herdy burger , Flapjack as good as ever !! Amazing view as always from the terrace overlooking new born lambs and ducks But above all else so nice to see people...

Lovely location with great views from the secluded garden. Great customer service, the confusion over my tea and scone order was resolved without hesitation by providing another scone free of charge

We were looking for a little pitstop whilst cycling with the family and this was the perfect little place. Absolutely adorable with yummy cakes and nice staff. Great for the kids and adults

We have just spent a week in Rosthwaite and bought some pasties for our journey home. Amazing!! Best we’ve ever tasted. Will be back soon

Had the best cheese scone I have EVER had. I am an aspirational cream tea-er: I always assume they’ll be good cos they look tempting - but this scone - OH MY! And the lamb pasty - the pastry was to die for

Visited this very hospitable tearoom on Wednesday afternoon. Genial hosts with a great little garden with wonderful views. Perfect for these challenging times.

Lovely tearoom first time visit will definitely go again the views from the outside terrace are stunning and the lady and gentleman who served me were so friendly even helped us to park as we couldn't get a space in car park due to being...

Staying in the village called in for coffee which was good. Returned following day for takeaway pasties for a day out. Made from local herdwick lamb, they were absolutely delicious and a real treat on a rainy day. Plan to take some home with us...

Walked from Hollows Farm campsite to Rosthwaite and great to find this little tea room. Lovely garden at the back to enjoy a brew in a beautiful setting and some great takeaway butties and cakes for the walk back. Hidden gem!

On a rainy day in the Lake District what can you do other than enjoy some time in a tea room? We were told about this little cafe tucked away in Rosthwaite so decided to give it a try and we weren’t disappointed! Such a...

We received a recommendation for this wonderful place and we’re not disappointed. The service was lovely and friendly and the seating round the back provided a stunning place to rest up in the shelter from the storm whilst we ate lamb pasty’s to die for...

Called in after working up an appetite by a wonderful walk up castle crag. Lovely scenic village , very friendly staff and absolutely delicious homemade pasty , lots of meat and the pastry nice and light, scrumptious dumptious!!! Will be back , will definitely partake...

Called in for coffee after a long walk. Staff were lovely and home made scones and cakes were delicious.

we drive out of our way to visit the flock in, beautiful place with an indoor cafe or outdoor covered terrace with stunning views, home cooked food is delicious, thanks, can't wait to get back😋

After a long walk we had lunch here. The outdoor tables were sheltered and there were great views across the fields and fells.. Food was hearty, of good quality and served promptly.

Amazing scones, cakes and pot of tea. The view out from the terrace garden is just to die for. Can't wait to return!

Quick stop in Rosthwaite for lunch while on holiday with family in Threlkeld. Luckily found the Flock-in tearoom and thoroughly enjoyed the fantastic home-cooked food there! The cheese scone was the best I have ever tasted and my Mum had the famous pasty with light,...

Wanted to fit a last trip to our favourite corner of borrowdale in before they close for the end of season Introduced our friends to the delight of the legendary herdy pasty and our all time favourite flapjack My wife tried the autumnal spiced bread...

We discovered this lovely little tearoom while staying in the village on a walking holiday, They sell the excellent English Lakes ice cream, so we were pleased to stop here at the end of our day's hike. On one occasion we had to run to...

Always tend to arrange walks around coffee and cake these days so we were hoping that the Flock In reviews were accurate and they were! Not much room inside but unless the weather's really bad, you'd want to be enjoying the fantastic views from the...

Whenever we are in the lakes we always visit this cafe. It has a garden looking out at the mountains and surrounding countryside. It offers huge mugs of tea and good quality cakes, well worth a visit

I remembered this being a welcome stop when doing the Cumbria Way in 2011 on the long trek from the new Dungeon Ghyll in Langdale up over the pass to Langstrath and on to Keswick. On subsequent walks past the tearoom its been closed but...

Lovely view of the surroundings accompanied by a very nice scone and cuppa after a ling walk this is a very nice spot.

I had a very good cup of coffee and an enormous slice of chocolate and orange cake which was lovely, and as I'd walked about 10 miles I felt I deserved it! The views from the sitting area at the back of the cafe are...

The Flock-inn never disappoints. Gluten free stew with a GF roll for hubby and soup and a cheese scone for me, delicious. The wasps are a bit of a bother this time of the year but we just moved to the comfort inside.

Great little tea room. We called in for an ice cream after hiking castle crag on a hot day. The staff were really friendly. A must for anyone passing.

Called in here during a long walk. Excellent service, scones and tea were first class. A variety of cakes, scones and drinks available in addition to homemade soup and stews. A small shop sells essential items for walkers and cyclists.

Recommended. A tea room amongst tea rooms. Down to earth, great food, great coffee and the lamb pasty was to die for.

Touring through Borrowdale we stopped off for an afternoon refreshment, the first cappuccino was quite bitter, the staff explained that they were having some trouble with the machine and the replacement cappuccino was alright. I have been here a few times now and it never...

We visited twice during our fortnight staying in Keswick. On both occasions the tea was excellent, as was the 'Flock-In Gorgeous' cake. Also has a garden, not visible from the front, with views over the fields and a roofed area if you are visiting to...

Fabulous walk in borrowdale was delighted to find the cafe open on a Wednesday (it used to be closed) super friendly warm welcome ,Amaaaazing scones and unrivalled views Even bought flapjack to take away !!!! Heaven 🍽👏

We shot up and down Castle Crag and demanded the finest teas and scone. The staff were very friendly and the food and drink didn’t disappoint. We ate on the most charming terrace with wonderful views for our eyes and the sound of hounds in...

This is a delightful place to call into after walking along the riverside from Grange. We had brought our lunch so we were only needing drinks but it is a haven for footsore walkers whether hungry or not. It can be extremely busy however and...

We were very happy to find this tea shop - great cuppa tea and lovely cakes - the staff were very friendly too. The views from their garden alone are worth dropping in for - a lovely place to relax and soak in the view....

Discovered this following the incorrect sat nav directions to Scafell Hotel. Worth a visit for a great cuppa and nice cakes. Sit outside at the back for stunning views. It's covered so no issues if it rains. Don't forget to lean over the wall and...

Stopped off here for lunch on the last day of our Easter weekend trip to the Lakes, the homemade lamb pasty was amazing, the Cumberland sausage roll was pretty good too, and the prices very reasonable - we'll be back if we visit the area...

Stopped off here before the start of our walk up Castle Crag. Indoor and outdoor seating with beautiful garden and mountain views. Scones are fresh, large and allowed us to skip lunch.

After our circular walk up Castle Crag and surrounding area, we were more than ready for food and refreshments and this little tearoom did not disappoint. We both opted for the Herdwick lamb burger, served in a brioche bun with home made coleslaw and tomato...

Came in here on Sunday morning after a walk up Castle crag. Really friendly staff serving great cakes and tea. Just the thing after a short walk. the freshly cooked scines looked amazing. Great little find off the main road. Excellent value too

Great service and food as all ways at the flock inn tea room. Always worth a look in if your passing Rosthwaite on a walk or by car.

A lovely little tea shop serving basic cosy food like soup and pasties. All those in my party were happy, I would definitely go back. Lovely staff too 😊

We made the effort to drive out here on a Saturday based on the good reviews but like the previous reviewer found that it was shut in spite of the TripAdvisor listing saying it was open. There is a notice in the window saying they...

We know the Flock Inn from many visits in the past so knew it was closed on a Wednesday. Because of that we planned out walk for today....Monday. So we were very disappointed to find it was closed......precisely as we had checked on google tonight...

This little cafe was bigger than I thought it would be inside but it was a nice enough day to sit outside. The garden space was large too. Great mug of tea and the best millionaires shortbread, really amazing toffee layer. It certainly was a...

Stopped in for a coffee and a pasty the other day on a walk, did the job to warm me up and refuel me for the rest of the walk, definitely worth calling in on the way past.

Although we've been coming to Borrowdale for some time now, this was our first venture into the Flock Inn. Wonderful hot pies, huge mugs of tea and ice-cream to die for. What more could a walker want!!! Don't forget to buy some of their local...

Really nice cafe near Castle Crag. We stopped for lunch after climbing Castle Crag. Really nice local food and fantastic views outside in the lovely garden. Recommended.

Most dishes are of the sandwich or scone level, but they've thrown in a nice lamb stew which is a tasty warmer. Coffee machine didn't look convincing so stuck to a ginger beer. Cute country tearoom decor. Cash only, so no cards accepted.

Didn't get the chance to sample the cafe as it is a cash only establishment. Posting it on here as it didn't say in the book of walks I had. Will return!

There are a few places to choose from in Borrowdale for afternoon tea and interestingly, one of those that you would consider more exclusive, didn’t actually make my cut to ‘onlyplacesilike’ which only reviews places I consider to be 5 star. But The Flock-In did....

My favourite , secret garden. Borrowdale farm cafe , we always make sure we stop for tea whilst walking in the area. Julia Bradbury visited this cafe in her Wainright walks it's quirky with all homemade produce.

Fabulous location - Borrowdale is a magical place, sadly there was nothing remarkable about this tea room... Disinterested staff. Average food, (at best)...Limited selection and variety. Hygiene left a lot to be desired...example: inside of the cake display was covered in house flies and wasps...all...

Interesting to read other reports about the miserable rude disinterested staff ( two women ) who ‘served’ us today General normal customer service seems missing here , surly attitude , actually almost confrontational attitude — why do people work in this industry if they lack...

A wonderful tea room with A nice garden serving delicious cakes. We worth popping in if your passing.

This tea room is very well placed after a day walking in the area and should really try harder to welcome their customers. The food on offer looks average, so we only tried a piece of cake and a drink. The cafe is small and...

I always like to give people the benefit of the doubt before rating friendliness as everyone can have an off day. However, after visiting this place more than 5 times now and being served by a variety of staff I can verify the staff are...

A fabulous place for a coffee or break while walking in this beautiful valley. With great coffee and cakes, very friendly staff and a lovely garden, it’s a perfect place to recover. Be aware it’s cash only, but a real gem, completely recommend!

What a perfect location! Amazing setting in the Borrowdale valley, this is a great place to refuel after a day on the fells. The cakes are hearty and delicious, the tea hits the spot, and the icecreams are generously HUGE! This is a really lovely...

Tea was nice; flapjacks nice. View incredible and have been 3 years ago when it was friendly. Yesterday (Sat. 2nd June) at 4 pm the two younger women in there could not have been ruder or had less interest in our family of 5 turning...

Came down off the fells after a full day and found this terrific little farm run tea shop which was a life saver ! Tasted like the best cup of tea I had ever had and tried a slice of the "Flock Inn Gorgeous" air...

Tasty pasty’s, you can’t beat a bit of herdwick lamb or mutton. Always worth a drop in if yo are passing by.

Have visited many times in the past during my walking days before the knees packed up! called in the other day with the wife for a brew and a slice of Borrowdale cake, good mug of tea and lovely cake friendly staff. Can highly recommend...

It was such a shame, they've obviously put a lot of effort into diversifying this place with laminated information on local walks from the area and informative posters around the coffee shop. The tea shop though leaves a lot to be desired. We ordered some...

Always stop off here mid walk in Borrowdale. My favourite is the lamb stew....very tasty. Plenty of seating too. Staff are friendly and professional. Best view from a cafe :)

Popped in for a bite to eat before checking in to our hotel for the weekend. You get a warm and friendly greeting from the ladies behind the counter as well as from fellow walkers. You can order lite bites, sandwiches, cakes or a good...

Popped in for lunch after a long walk, we had some delicious home made soup and a pasty made with local lamb that was the best I’ve ever eaten! Everything home made and very tasty. We had to sit outside because we had the dog,...

Called in for warm up drink after walking Castle Crag and falling in a bog! As always great welcome hot coffee and one of the best hideaway views in the Lakes.